[He considers Ed a moment before daring to lay a hand over his knee, the way he has done before to help himself up. But a beat passes and then another and Oswald hasn't lifted it away or pushed to stand, holding his gaze steady with an achingly open, honest look on his face that begs Ed, the both of them, not to betray the faith he's placing in them.]

I trust you. More than anyone. [Pausing, he gives it a chance to sink in.] And I can safely say that any opportunity I have ever had to wait for has always been worth it.

[He draws back reluctantly.]

...If I'm being honest, I'm still trying to convince myself that this isn't all a dream.